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---- STRATFORD, SEPT. 18, 1931 No. 16 Good Weather and Fall ' _ Fair Will Be Big Success et _ <A break from: the weatherman is all that the directors of the Stratford Agricultural Society are asking as the 'date for the annual proaches. Following as it does, close 'upon the heels of the Western Fair, age the Stratford show has always had oe the advantage of getting many of the exhibits straight from London. The Same applies to the horse races. The horses which have competed at Lon- don are shipped here for the two-day _ race meet. Some of the best perform- ers on Ontario tracks are seen in aq _ tion here, and last year the old track _ record fell. _ One of the features of the exhibition this year will be the attempt of the _ South Easthope and Ellice tug-of-war teams to settle the question suprem- acy. This will mark the third meeting _ of the two teams this year. The first occasion was at the Rotary picnic 'when no decision was reached owing to an misunderstanding. Again at the Conservative picnic, the teams made 'bree pulls, each winning one and _ the third being declared a draw. Im- _ Mediately after that event, the offi- ' @ials of the fair board secured the teams to stage another pull at the Fall show. _ This will be the first fair since ~ William Anderson took over the dut- jes of Secretary-Treasurer, and he is naturally very anxious that it should measure up to the old standard. Mr. _ Anderson is fortunate in having the advice of James Stewart whose name - is synonimous with fall fairs in Strat- ford and who retired from the secret- ary-treasurer's chair this year. A. E. Hunter, serving his first year as pre- sident, has had years of experience on the fair board and Horticultural So- ciety in the city. Investments In Canada The total amount of capital from = other countries invested in Canada as ear at the end of 1930 was --$6,375,533,- 000, an increase of $229,000,000, in com- parison with the total at the end of 1929, according to one of the leading eo es financial papers. This paper stated ee that of the total outside investment in Canada, 61 p.c. is now American, 35 p. c. British, and 4 p. c. from other coun- _ tries. In 1913 the percentages were: _ United States 22, Great Britain, .73, and other countries 5. _ In the eleven years since the war United States investments in --Can- "ada have increased by $1,669,000,000; _ British investments have increased - only $22,000,000; and other foreign investments have declined $23,000,- _ 000. In the past five years alone United States investments have shown a net increase of more than Fall Fair ap-|' Sometimes we wonder whether Stratford citizens fully appreciate the beautiful park system which this city can boast, and the energetic Parks Board and Parks Board employees who are responsible for the upkeep of the system. Visitors to Stratford are immediately impressed by the charm of that part of the city which lies between the Huron Street bridge and the Country Club. The Valley of the Avon, it might be called. We, liv- ing here in the city, seeing these things day after day, probably do not fully appreciate that at which stranger marvels when he comes here. Marked improvements have been made within the- past few weeks in the vicinity of the dam and the boat- house. The pergola which was erected in the Summer looked rather lonely for awhile, spanning a cinder walk, and with no signs of flowers or of shrubs in the immediate vicinity. Af- ter a short time, the versatile Parks Board employees found time to trans- fer their activities to this end of the system for a time, @nd the result has the | Park Board Has Made MarkedImprovements been that a new beauty spot has been erected A brick walk has replaced the cin- ders. Shrubs and flowers have come to keep the pergola company. A pictures- que stone fence runs along the water's edge, with steps leading down to the water at convenient spots. On the op- posite side, there are stone steps lead- ing down toward Huron street. The shrubs and flowers have not had much chance to grow as yet, but watch this part of the park system next Spring. Over by the boathouse, another stone fence has been built. Some steps are being constructed, leading down to the boathouse. The wonder of it all is that the work which is constantly going on is done at a minimum cost. The Parks Board employees seem to be able to turn their hands to almost any kind of work, and the material which is used is generally that which has _ been turned over to the Parks Board, the left-overs, you might call it, from some civic work. Another example of this art of turning material which might otherwise go to waste, into a work of beauty is the gate at the entrance to Queen's Park. SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY AND FAIR WEEK Ladies' and gents' Wrist Watches--18.00 to 30.00 values. 13.95 Cut Glass Bowls, Cake Plates, etc., up to 2.00 value, 89c Cups and Saucers--regular to 1.00. --49c Canadian Pottery Vases--hand painted--regular 1.50. 98c An assortment of English Re- productions of British Art-- beautifully framed. Values to 3.00--to clear at 1.00 Three-piece silver plated Tea Sets--regular 16.00. 10.95 Grandfather electric Westmins- ter Chime Clock, in solid wal- nut case. Regular 250.00. 185.00 : Sherbets, Goblets and Plates-- aew Sahara shade. 26-piece set of Silverware, with half tray -- stainless knives--regular 2.49 domed © 15.00. 9 8 5 ae An assortment of Hand Bags at s 3 less than half price. mara Phone P t' Opposite Post 384 equeqnats Porc. Recognize Public Service and Personal Association The best judges of our character are those with whom we are associated in opportunity of observing our merits and our shortcomings them in the balance. In our everyday life come the trials and obstacles which test the man. Those with whom we are associated every day are best able to observe our reaction when the going is net so smooth. And so when at the end of more than fifty years of service, Postmaster A. M. Kay can look back along the road and realize that during that half cen- tury, he has earned the esteem and respect of those with whom he has been associated, the realization must bring him more satisfaction than any testimonial which could come from the heads of the department which ad- ministers his office. The present staff of the office, and the letter carriers, this week employed a very pleasant method of assuring Mr. Kay of their regrets that their happy associations were to be severed. Mr. Kay was made the recipient of a revolving book case, the gift of the letter carriers, and a reading chair and stool, presented by the staff. i e On behalf of the letter carriers,-the presentation was made by Wesley Pugh. and T. Sherwood. Miss H. A. | Blair made the presentation on behalf 'of the staff. k The address from the carriers, which Mr. Kay will doubtless prize even more highly than the splendid gift follows: We, the Federated preciation of your public services as our postmaster for we feel would be doing ourselves and the community an injustice were you to leave without a final word from us. "You have been our postmaster. the advent of the letter car- since ; rier system in Stratford and during these years in the routine of our daily associations 'we have found in you a considerate, sympathetic kindly and genuine friend'and in the token we present to @you, we inadequately speak a_ great confidence and re- spect which we time, there are happier events than a presentation -- of parting associa- tions, but in leaving us, we ask you to accept this tribute with the wishes that you will be spared many more years of happiness. As we will for you may you for us, ever keep a place in your memory the names of the postal carriers so familiar to you in the past." e AND BAD LUCK, AT THAT If there's no such thing as luck, explain why a mud puddle, a fool driver and your spring pants happen to be there at the same time. ~~ -% - * _ $1,000,000,000. AJESTI M. THEATRE The Best in Talking Pictures NOW PLAYING MAURICE CHEVALIER cd in ; "The Smiling Lieutenant * The man the millions love ! MONDAY:.-- TUESDAY WALTER HUSTON | "The Star Witness" Absorbing solution of the question of the hour. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY EDMUND LOWE TRANSATLANTIC" i A voyage you'll never {* ; forget. our everyday life. They have the best cs and placing -- "Dear . Sir: Association of Lettér Carriers, take this opportunity to testify our ap- we | hold. In one's life-_ \TFORD MIRROR + fe. oe "* ec IRS: secy a ae a ee : eA SETS